East LA’s Mexican Independence Day Parade and Competition Are Again – NBC Los Angeles

An enormous day in East LA for the Mexican Independence Day Parade and Competition after a two-year pandemic hiatus.

1000’s of individuals are anticipated to return out and present their Mexican pleasure.

The grand marshal of the parade can be beloved baseball participant and former Dodger, Fernando Valenzuela.

The parade and pageant could have two themes will probably be honoring this yr.

The primary theme is “United for Sturdy Bodily and Psychological Well being” with the intention of elevating consciousness locally on stop deadly infections and help mentally unstable family members.

The second theme is honoring the heroes of the pandemic. It’s a tribute to the entire healthcare staff who’ve labored to save lots of lives in the course of the pandemic.

“We can be with the traditions, the dances, and music, and most significantly with the folks,” mentioned Francisco Moreno, the president of Comité Mexicano Civico Patriótico.

Each state of Mexico can be celebrated within the parade and the pageant.

“That is the longest operating Mexican parade outdoors of Mexico,” Moreno mentioned. “We’re actually pleased with our Mexican roots.”

The parade will begin on Caesar Chaves Ave. and finish on Document Ave.